With landscapes that have remained largely undisturbed from their original states, Alaska is chock full of rare wildlife. There are the legendary grizzly bears, seas teeming with fish, and some of the most distinctive ungulates (that would be hoofed mammals) in the world. But beneath the surface of these world-famous…
Downtown Fairbanks. Courtesy of Flickr. This year Alaska’s largest gathering of Alaska Natives is headed to the Carlson Center in the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Starting Thursday, Oct. 24, the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention (AFN) will showcase the rich cultures of Alaska’s native people: their art,…
Are you eagerly anticipating your vacation to Alaska but curious how you’re going to see they very best of all 663,300 square miles of her splendor? The National Register of Historic Places is the National Park Service’s listing of the most historic places in the United States that require…
Climbing through rugged terrain to finally arrive at 20,320 ft., Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper and Robert G. Tatum were the first to successfully reach the summit of Denali, North America’s tallest peak. On June 7, 1913, after 10 years of attempted summits by other expeditions, the quest…
In this era of lightning-quick internet connections, vast flight grids, and smartphone GPS devices, it can feel as if there are no undiscovered places left in the world. This is not entirely true, however – many landscapes maintain only the most tenuous of human relationships. Read on for 5 places…
With Independence Day sneaking up on us faster than you can say “red, white and blue,” it’s time to think about how to celebrate our great nation’s birthday in style. Instead of simply dreaming about “America the Beautiful” and purple mountain majesties, turn dreams into reality with an Alaska vacation.While…
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Basically Basil, Fairbanks Alaska Basically Basil, a locally owned agricultural business, is anything but basic. Started from a single row of fresh basil in 1996, this successful Fairbanks operation now stands behind a delicious line of organic herb-infused vinegars; a variety of fresh produce; and dried and fresh herb…
For many of us, getting out into the wilderness means leaving behind the devices and conveniences of everyday life. If you’re seeking the solitary peace of the great outdoors, one of the first things you might think to abandon is your iPhone. Not so fast! Even miles outside…
Alaska holds many treasures. Many of them, such as Mount McKinley, are in plain view from Princess Lodges’ properties and guest rooms. But some of Alaska’s greatest treasures – we’ll even go so far as to say nature’s greatest treasures – are hidden deep beneath the ocean’s surface under treacherous…
People ask the most interesting questions about Alaska. We thought we’d satisfy some of your curiosity by answering a few favorites. 1. Is Alaska a State? As former governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin would say, “You betcha!” Alaska’s a state. Alaska became the nation’s 49th state on January 3,…